Fukuoka is the largest city on the island of Kyushu. While not as "hip" as Tokyo or Osaka, it has a decent cultural scene and several Western stores and restaurants. It also has a beautiful coast, many nice beaches, and is within easy reach of the countryside.
Population 1,200,000 Location Fukuoka is in northwest Kyushu, approximately 28 miles southwest of Kitakyushu. Weather
Fukuoka has mild winters, and hot, humid summers. Transportation The international airport in Fukuoka services other major cities in Japan as well as Australia, Hong Kong, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and the
United States. You can get there via bus or ferry. You can get around easily within the city by bus, Japanese Railway (JR), and the subway. Places of Interest Fukuoka has two excellent museums, the Fukuoka City Historical Museum
and the Genko Historical Museum. The city also has many other sights worth visiting, including the Dazaifu Temples, the Canal City shopping mall, Ohori Koen Park, Fukuoka-jo Castle, Shofuki-ji Temple, and Marine World Umi-no-Nakamichi amusement park. Ex-pat Hangouts Westerners on a limited budget spend free evenings in Oyofudu-dori, near the
Nishitetsu Grand Hotel. The ex-pat favorite hangouts are International Bar and the Dark Room.
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